After finishing a construction or auto project, you might be left with a heap of metal. Although hauling debris to the junkyard is a simple way to discard unwanted items, the team at Metalico Rochester knows there are several benefits to recycling your scrap metal. For years, the company has been providing residents throughout Rochester and Bergen, NY with a wide range of metal recycling solutions.

Here Metalico Rochester shares three reasons why you should consider recycling your scrap metal:

• More Room To Maneuver: If you’re in the midst of a project, unusable auto parts, old copper wiring, and aluminum sheets can take up room and clutter the worksite. If you opt to recycle, Metalico Rochester will come to your property for scrap metal pick up and will drop off the materials at the nearest recycling facility. With extra space, you have more room to finish your project or start a new one.
• Good For The Environment: Recycling scrap metal will not only keep trash from taking up space in landfills but also reduce your carbon footprint and energy consumption. The team at Metalico Rochester strives to protect the environment and uses environmentally safe practices for recycling.    
• You Can Earn Money: Depending on the value of your recyclables, you could get hundreds or thousands of dollars for the metal cluttering up your space! Metalico Rochester gives customers the opportunity to earn cash for unwanted items. Simply load your vehicle with the scrap metal and take it to the company for weigh in. After a team member speaks with you about scrap metal and aluminum prices, you’ll receive a weight ticket for your belongings. You can return the ticket to the cashier for a quick, easy cash payment transaction.

Don’t let your old metal end up in the scrap yard. For scrap metal recycling options that are good for the environment and can earn you money, visit Metalico Rochester. With three locations in the Rochester/Bergen area, the dedicated team is standing by to provide environmentally friendly recycling solutions. The company also provides computer recycling and will help you locate hard-to-find car parts.

To schedule a pick up or discuss how you can get paid for your scrap metal, call either Rochester location or the Bergen branch at (585) 436-0713. You can also visit Metalico Rochester online for more on services and answer to frequently asked questions.